Boy nameCurrently #3,956 in the USFalling
Shaquille
//ʃəˈkil//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19939 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shaquille's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shaquille's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shaquille |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 127 |
| 1991 | 251 |
| 1992 | 608 |
| 1993 | 1,911 |
| 1994 | 1,339 |
| 1995 | 514 |
| 1996 | 250 |
| 1997 | 96 |
| 1998 | 66 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 56 |
| 2001 | 43 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2014 | 58 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 53 |
| 2017 | 48 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 28 |
Shaquille through the decades
- Shaquille peaked in 1993, when 1,911 babies were named Shaquille in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Shaquille has risen 64% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shaquille currently ranks #3,956 in the US and is cooling off.